Nude

/nuːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is nude.

The museum featured a famous sculpture of a nude.

A depiction or representation of a nude person.

The gallery displayed several acclaimed works featuring nudes.

adjective

Having no clothing on; bare.

The artist painted a nude model in the studio.

Of a color that resembles the color of human skin.

She wore a dress in a soft nude shade that complemented her complexion.

Middle French 'nu', from Latin 'nudus'

nude art

Art that features the human figure in its natural state.

nude beach

A beach where nudity is tolerated or accepted.

nude photography

Photography featuring nude subjects.

undraped

Not covered with drapery; naked.

exposed

Made visible or revealed; uncovered.

A casual term for nude photographs.

She shared her nudes with him.

A term used in the context of online dating to refer to risqué photos.

He asked her to send nudes.